Diamond K400S-NMO Lip Mount, 2-axis Adjustable Antenna Vehicle Mount
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A NMO antenna connection is included with the mount. A CB antenna with an NMO type connection would be required. There are antennas available; however, make sure they use the NMO type base.
Yes. It's a coax of the small variety.
No, any NMO-style antenna, whether HF, VHF, or UHF, will work with this mount.
A PL259 adapter is included with the cable, which terminates in an SMA male connector.
Selected User Reviews For Diamond K400S-NMO Lip Mount, 2-axis Adjustable Antenna Vehicle Mount
As a result, I didn't want to mark, ding, or drill the truck in any way in order to keep it in good condition. So no drilling, heavy mag mounts, or anything else permanent or destructive, this mount was the ideal solution, and it's mounted to the hood's lip on the driver's side. Very similar to the truck hood mounts you've seen, but much safer in my opinion than having a metal protrusion from the vehicle. This mount is extremely adaptable, allowing you to get as square and vertical as possible. My only criticism is that the hex screw that secures the antenna mount to the main housing is not sufficiently tightened. The antenna in my car is swaying. To date, it hasn't interfered with RX/TX performance, but it seems like it should be a lot more sturdy when turning, etc. Left hand turns can cause the antenna to fall about 30 degrees off vertical, but it always seems to straighten out. The Comet mount, on the other hand, appears to be a lot more snug. However, because the Diamond is NMO, it just works. it stays! Not only does the thin feed line disappear into the hood gap and through into the cab by hugging and snuggling against driver side door insulation, etc. , but it also performs admirably. I'm used to paying a premium for LMR, but this little cable is incredible! Using the Comet 2X4SRNMO VHF/UHF transceiver and the FTM- To finish the rig, you'll need 300DR.
Installing it was a breeze. The PL259 adapter is included, and the small coax and small SMA connector make it simple to snake through the firewall (or anywhere). It appears to be of excellent quality and durability.
The protective rubber that protects the paint surface on 1/2 of the mount detached after only one week of installation, allowing the mount to rub against the paint surface. Outside heat (100 degrees) caused the adhesive to fail and slip, causing the bracket to no longer align with its shape. This shouldn't have happened for $100, in my opinion.
It's an amazing product, I have to say, seems very durable even the thickness of the metal appears to be just the right amount you have to be mindful of the size of the antenna that you're putting on it It definitely does add some shearing force to where it's clamped too I will say that The only downside to the product is the price it's extremely expensive for such a very basic basic part I will say again that the build quality is very good The thinness of the cable is p.
I'm not sure if this is the best configuration for me. After a YouTuber recommended it, I purchased it for use as a HAM radio antenna for my Jeep. br>br>It appears that the quality is excellent. I like how you can easily adjust the angles and have a lot of flexibility, as well as the paint protection and anti-scratch features. Pads with rattles br>br> I'm not a fan of how the ground wire works (basically, tighten a small screw through your paint until it hits metal). For a high-vibration application, this is most likely not a good long-term connection strategy. br>br>It's still early, but I'm thinking the rear, behind the spare, would be a better location. I had intended to place it on the opposite corner from my CB to avoid interference if both were turned on at the same time, but I don't think this will ever happen, and I'd rather have a cleaner look and no sight line interference.
It really works. One of the allen mounting screws was missing from the unit when it arrived in the plastic bag, but that was fine because three were enough to secure it to the hatchback lip. It can be adjusted on both the X and Y axes to ensure that the antenna is vertical no matter what angle the base is at. This unit has made my life a lot easier.
I've had a lot of success with this antenna and my Midland GMRS radio. My primary purpose is to communicate with other vehicles in my off-road area. group of people on the road Because the cable is so small, I was able to feed it through the firewall and into the engine bay to connect it to the radio's antenna. I attached the antenna to my roof rack, and when I wasn't using it, I removed it from the base and screwed on the steel cap, which was an extra cost.
This is what I put on the hood of my Escape. The best part is that I can park my Escape in the garage without having to remove the antenna. Previously, I had been using a mag mount.
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